If you read food labels, you've probably seen both "red 40" and "red 40 lake" show up a lot. While the names are nearly identical, they aren't the same thing. Since the distinction mainly matters to ...

With the recent ban on the synthetic food dye Red No. 3 in the United States, many food scientists and consumer groups are wondering if other artificial additives, such as Red 40, might be next on the ...

Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike, has been a hot topic among policy makers and food safety advocates in the U.S. RELATED ...